Doesn't seem to help get approval for regular conventional though. 

Start analyzing deals regularly, even if you’re not ready to buy yet—it sharpens your instincts.

We come behind the "cheapest" on a regular basis just to find out the workmanship is terrible and leaves the homeowner with no other option than to have it done again. 

I regularly buy 80-120 year old buildings and the biggest expense I’ve had that was not planned for was putting in a new larger hot water heater in a location where the old one wasn’t quite keeping up.

I have regular bank accounts, credit union and retirement accounts but know there is better options than just savings. 

In reality today's products are often cheaply made and will need regular repair, maintenance, and replacement. 

Luckily I still have my regular bank account and I don't keep all my funds in baselane or I would have been in a serious bind. 

You could require the tenant to use the dump station on a regular schedule and include language about keeping the property clean.

., schedule showings, & handle applications.Tenant Screening: Perform background checks & qualify select tenants based on predefined criteria.Tenant Move-In: Finalize leasing agreements, confirm move-in dates, conduct inspections, & collect rent & deposits.Rent Collection: Handle rent payments, late notices, & enforce late fees.Evictions: File paperwork, represent the owner in court, & coordinate with law enforcement.Legal: Advise on disputes, refer to attorneys, & ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Inspections: Conduct regular property inspections & send owners reports.Financial Management: Make payments (mortgage, HOA, etc.), maintain records, provide tax reports, & offer cash-flow statements.Maintenance & Repairs: Oversee maintenance, hire contractors, & monitor repairs & larger projects.Tenant Move-Out: Inspect, report on damages, return deposits, clean the unit, & re-list the property.** PM's - let me know if I missed anything!

Hi folks, I’m researching various value-add investment models (fix & flips, light rehabs) and want to learn from investors who fund these regularly or those who are looking for projects to back.